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FJ02 VKE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,932 mi
Last recorded118,932 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 118,932 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 118,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021
Fail 29 Jul 2021 118,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020
Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,250 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust heatshield adrift

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust heatshield adrift

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,288 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

object rattling around inside nearside rear tyre?

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,655 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,459 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 34,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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FJ02 VKE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ02 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 VKE registered?

FJ02 VKE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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